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According to the American Civil Liberties Union, police abuse continues to be a major civil rights problem in the United States, particularly against the poor and disenfranchised.
Today's conservative courts generally support broad police powers at the expense of individual civil rights.
Fairfield, Vallejo and other Solano County law enforcement are no exception. Illegal DUI stops and arrests happen here, and police statements and "advice" are often misleading. Get smart and learn your rights, so that you don't wind up on our Solano DUI lawyer Darwin DUI Awards!
State Bar of California, What Should I Know if I am Arrested?
Northern California ACLU, Your Rights and the Police (foldable)
National ACLU, Know Your Rights when Encountering Law Enforcement
National Lawyers Guild, Know Your Rights Pamplet, and Know Your Rights Manual
Midnight Special Law Collective, Dealing with Police
Demonstrations: National ACLU, Know Your Rights - Free Speech, Protests, and Demonstrations in California
Immigrant Rights: Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Usted Tiene Derechos Constitucionales / Know Your Rights Red Card; and Northern California ACLU, Tus Derechos Ante La Policia / Your Rights and the Police
LGBTQ Student Rights: Northern California ACLU, LGBTQ Students Know Your Rights: You Have the Right to be Yourself
Photographers: National ACLU, Know Your Rights: Photographers
Student Rights: National ACLU, Speech, Walkouts and Other Protests
For more videos like these shown here (left), which may be applicable in Solano County DUI arrest situations and all other kinds of Fairfield, Vallejo and other Solano County police encounters, visit FlexYourRights.org.
Also view the additional page links (upper left) on this Know Your Rights page: Bust Card offers generalized considerations for Vallejo and Fairfield DUI police stops, and Excessive Force & Police Abuse discusses local Solano County efforts to address police abuse during DUI arrests and all other kinds of police encounters, and lists all available local police agency complaint forms, and provides a continuing source of national police misconduct news stories.
In addition, on this Solano County DUI site Jake lists internet links for a wide array of civil rights organizations, as well as websites for every single Solano County law enforcement agency. To view these "Agencies" links (and lots more access to the law and law enforcement), click on Resources and then select a category.
Note any publication dates on the above materials and understand that laws change, and in addition your circumstances may require different considerations. None of this information is legal advice because it isn't individually directed or tailored to you; always consult with a Vallejo or Fairfield DUI attorney, or other applicable professionals, about your unique situation.
"Do not look any further for an attorney! Read just a few of these thank you and testimonials and recognize that Jake is the man. He is not too expensive and the outcome is well worth the cost for counsel. Jake knows the law and what he is doing when he represents you. Being from out of state I was extremely worried about logistics, time, and cost of my penalties for my huge mistake. After the first time I spoke with Jake, he was reassuring and confident and I carried that with me up to sentencing where my charges were reduced and my penalties were manageable. Whatever it takes, secure Jake Schwartz if you find yourself facing a DUI anywhere."
C.T., Hawaii
"I am an attorney in Los Angeles and when my 20-year old son was charged with a DUI, I searched for the best attorney to handle the case. We were fortunate to find Jake who knows the law, the prosecuters, judges and DMV personnel which makes a difference in handling a DUI case involving a minor where the law is essentially zero tolerance. Jake was always available to answer questions, was honest, straightforward and put our minds at ease that we would get the best results possible. To our amazement, Jake was able to negotiate a full court and DMV dismissal so there is no criminal conviction, license suspension or insurance hit. Thank you, Jake, from our entire family!"
B.I., Father of Son Charged with DUI
"If you find yourself on this page please read all the testimonies here. I myself ended up in a dire situation facing very serious consequences for a second offense. In a state of panic, I contacted several attorney's immediately, after a night in jail and without giving it enough thought, and hired the first one to answer . . . It however didn't take me long to realize that I made a serious mistake. This particularly after finding Jake's extensive and well thought-through website. I subsequently fired my first attorney after speaking to Jake. Few, if any have such an extensive knowledge as to the law/DMV/Court System, etc., and how to deal with what you have to go through in all aspects. Jake put my fears to rest and thoughtfully and carefully guided me through all the "hoops," and on a second offense there are alot of them. Jake was instrumental in helping me with the best possible outcome, given the severity of consequences and penalties. So don't fool yourself. If you are here and have yet to call Jake, then do so. You owe it to yourself even if you already have retained a lawyer. I highly recommend Jake and I am very grateful for his sincerity and the concern and care he afforded me. Way to go Jake."
C.O., Glen Ellen
"Do it the right way! No matter what background you have or no matter what your friends tell you; this is one of the most serious matters in your life, and unless you are an attorney yourself, get an expert like Jake (who is local too), to guide you through this! The complexities and timeliness of a DUI conviction are crucial, and every detail matters, so if you can get through the process faster, more efficiently, and maybe even with less punishment, Jake is there for you. Not only is he reliable and knowledgeable in this area, but he's always there when you need him (text /email /phone) and he's a nice guy too! A lot of people wander lost through the courts, jail, DMV, insurance, and DUI classes, and suffer even longer as a result of not knowing the ins and outs of the process. There were people in my DUI class mocking me for getting an attorney, yet they didn't even know you could be driving again (restricted of course) in 30 days! Jake will clearly lead you through it and if you do your part it's almost over before you know it! You already slipped up once, don't do it again; get the right guy to help you out. Thanks Jake! And yes, I am a real client."
"Jake is one of the easiest men to talk to; I never wanted to call a lawyer in my entire life but hearing from him was not only easy but relieving. I asked the impossible of this man and he pulled it off. There is absolutely no other person I would trust with my legal proceedings than him. Jake, you're made of Magic!"
"Jake was a life saver!! Making that phone call the morning after getting my DUI was the best thing I could have ever done after this horrible experience. I called in tears when Jake assured me that I was going to get through this and that is wasn't the end of the world, which was how I was felt after being in jail all night. I was almost done with my two year school program when this happened so I was not able to miss any school or I would not graduate, Jake handled everything so I didn't miss any school for court reasons. I suggest you have Jake on your team to get you through this experience because there was so much information I had no idea how to handle or really understand. Jake is honest, so easy to talk to, great at explaining your options so you can understand them and always answered any of my questions along the way for he was always available by email or phone. So don't waste another minute debating if you should have Jake represent you as your DUI Attorney, pick up the phone and do it!! Jake knows the ins and outs of this area, the process, the courts, DMV and will get you through this awful experience with the best results and outcomes. Thank you Jake."
"I cannot imagine going through a DUI conviction and hearing without the help of Jake. As a teacher who had never had so much as a speeding ticket before my incident, I had no idea how harsh and process-oriented the penalties that accompany a first time DUI would be. Jake was calm, always responsive (answering emails and calls within minutes most of the time) and most importantly, highly qualified to handle my case. I never once had to appear in court and his handling of my case made the experience as stress-free as a DUI conviction can be. I highly recommend his services and believe that his fee is very competitive and fair in exchange for the services, insight, and expertise he offer."
"Freaked out after getting my first ever DUI, I scoured the internet for information. Of course there was so much information and misinformation. What I knew was that I needed help navigating through the court system as well as the DMV system and I decided there was no way I was going to attempt to get through this alone. Thankfully I found Jake on Yelp.com. After reading every single one of the positive reviews, I knew I had to meet with him. Not only did he call me within minutes of my email, on a Saturday no less, but assured me that I would get through this just fine. The most important thing for me because of the type of work I do is that I keep driving was for as long as possible. I couldn't take time off work or work from home until the end of the year when things in my industry quiet down. Jake was able to do that as well as time everything perfectly so that I was able to get my restricted license back in time to drive to my first DUI class. It was a huge relief to be able to pay a reasonable fee to have someone who is trustworthy, kind, knowledgeable and effective. I would recommend anyone who is even hesitating for any reason to pull the trigger and just let Jake do the heavy lifting on your case. You will sleep better and be able to focus on your work and family without wondering daily if you are doing the right thing at the right time with regard to the courts and/or your driver's license."
"While visiting I stupidly indulged in excessive wine tasting and ended up crashing my car (no one hurt thank goodness), getting arrested for DUI and spending a night in jail. I've never been in jail before, much less arrested, so after my release I was humiliated and confused. I did not really understand the charges I was facing, and I soon learned that the sanctions I was facing, even as a first-time offender, could be severe including additional jail time. I was scared. I then surfed the internet, found Dave "Jake" Schwartz's website and found a host of excellent information regarding how the DUI process works and how an out-of-state resident might handle it. Now much better informed, I contacted Jake and his soothing manner on the phone convinced me to retain him. After returning to New Mexico, we continued to communicate on my case as it wound its way through the court. And the case resolution was a great result, one count dropped and no additional jail time! And he was able to get the court to agree that I could take my DUI school in my home state. I never had to return to California, but when I do I would like to meet Jake and thank him in person."
G.M., Taos
"The morning that I got released from the county jail for driving under the influence, I was completely worried and stressed about what my next step should be. I am a Virginia resident and was in California on vacation and had no idea how to deal with the situation that I put myself in. After doing some research I found Jake's website and decided to give me a call for a consultation. Right from the start Jake was completely helpful with a free phone consultation which lead to me hiring him to handle my case. This was the best choice I could have made. Jake handled all of my court proceedings, kept me up to date on what was going on with my case, and managed to reach a settlement that kept me from having to travel back to California for anything. Although I made a bad decision and put myself in a tough predicament, Jake made the entire ordeal manageable, and most importantly kept me out of jail. Thank you Jake!"
R.T., Virginia
"When I was arrested on the road, I was completely panicked. I had never been involved with the legal system before and had no idea how to proceed. By pure luck, I chose to call Dave Jake Schwartz, who answered his phone on Easter Sunday! Jake not only answered my million questions (correctly, no small thing) but was a reliable and knowledgeable voice of calm and comfort all the way through this ordeal. He even made me laugh a few times! Looking back, I made some mistakes, which I have paid for, but I did not make a mistake calling Jake. Thank you, Jake!"
M.M., Guerneville
"I remember when I first talked to Jake. My case seemed simple and he even told me that I really did not need to hire him for my case. I was not sure what I was doing and he seemed honest and straight forward. It was the best decision I have ever made. Jake has been so helpful through this entire process. I never would have known what to do if it was not for him. He never gave me false hope or made promises he could not keep. He always kept me well informed and was able to take action immediately and with speed. Communication was amazing during this process. Hopefully I will never have to hire him again, but if any of my friends ever had this happen to them, I wouldn't let them hire anyone else. I cannot thank Jake enough for all the help he has given me and the peace of mind he gave me during this difficult time. Hiring Jake was definitely the best decision I could have made."
"Hi Jake, I would like to thank you and let you know that its great to have my life back because of what you were able to accomplish in my DUI case. The nightmare is over. Through yourself and your website it made the most difficult experience I have ever had in my life easily manageable. I thought that living in New York and having to deal with a DUI in California was going to cost me huge expenses and lots of personal time. I was really surprised that you (Jake) handled everything from the West coast. I was extremely happy with the outcome without ever making a trip back to California. I would recommend anyone in DUI trouble get in touch with you ASAP."
"On New Year's Eve, my 22 year old son drank at a party and then foolishly drove his car. He was stopped by the Highway Patrol and he got a DUI. Thus began our journey into the unknown depths of legal proceedings, paperwork, deadlines, the court, judges, District Attorneys, the DMV, AA meetings a host of intimidating processes. Without Jake as our attorney, we would have been totally lost. Jake is a professional and he knows what he's doing. He successfully navigated all the obstacles for us. For a very reasonable fee, he met with us personally, kept in touch, reviewed our case, told us what to expect, and represented my son in court. All came out well in the end, and we have Jake to thank for it. The words above are sincere and heart felt. Thanks again, Jake, for all you did for us."
K.G., Napa
"Thank You Jake. You took the time to explain my options and the court's decision, so I could understand them. Your are an excellent lawyer. I got my charges reduced. I did not get my license suspended. I did not have to take a DUI class and you saved me a lot of money in fines. Thanks again Jake, you did a great job."
T.Y., Las Vegas
"Jake, many thanks for your help throughout this situation. A DUI is a serious matter and a highly regarded and competent local DUI lawyer like Jake helps ease an incredibly stressful situation. When I met with Jake, he clearly detailed all of the complexities of the case and all of my options. It also helped to have someone representing me whom I trusted, I am not living (there). Jake was able to work out a deal where I actually did not have to return, saving me an incredible amount of time and money. To top it off, Jake is a friendly guy with a great sense of humor, which definitely helps!!"
K.S., Santa Barbara
"Thank you for all of your time and work. Being a pre-medical student, I initially feared that my future career goals were ruined and feared my life would irreversibly change due to the DUI. I was immediately put at ease about that worry, and the rest of the usual worries that may accompany a DUI, such as additional jail time, fines, etc... It was such a relief to not have to worry about any of this myself. I really got to step aside and focus on the more important things in my life, all the while knowing that things were getting done to the best of their ability. Given my circumstances, I feel I got off with the least amount of consequences possible. It was a great pleasure to work with you and if any of my family and friends have any issues that would require your service, I know exactly who to point them to. Thanks a lot Jake!"
B.A., Davis
"Thank You Jake! From our first phone call to the final solution, you put me at ease each step of the way. You made me aware of the entire process and very quickly had it resolved. Your advice was invaluable. I am very appreciative you were able to get my DUI charges reduced to a wet reckless and my DMV record cleared so that I still have full driving privileges and my real license. I am also grateful you appeared in court for me and I did not have the burden or stress of having to attend any court hearings. Your professional advice and services are superlative. I am sure I will recommend you to anyone I know and highly recommend you to those I don't know! Thanks again and again."
S.E., Guerneville
"If you get arrested for DUI, you WILL need an attorney. You will need an expert on the DMV and the Courts. You need to hire Jake. I found Jake to be a very competent, experienced, friendly lawyer who helped me navigate me through all of the challenges presented by my getting a DUI. Jake's website is extremely comprehensive. It accurately defines all aspects of the DUI. After reading through his web site and seeing how well each issued was addressed, choosing Jake to represent me was an easy decision. He is an expert on DMV issues and does all he can to minimize your time off the road. Jake represented me in court. I never had to appear. His court experience is extremely valuable. Jake is friendly, understanding and very responsive. He is a very methodical, meticulous and conscientious attorney. If you find yourself on Jake's website, then it is time to call him. You will not regret it. In fact, you will be glad you did. Thanks Jake!"
"When I started this whole process with my second DUI offense I thought I was going to have a horrible long bad road ahead of me. However after searching for the right lawyer you were more than what I was looking for! You helped to make the process smooth and very clear, and without your assistance I would have been extremely less confident. With my case you helped the punishments to be the bare minimum, which was completely unexpected and gave me much relief. Your responses were persistent and quick and your answers were never short of information. Thank you so much for all the help I couldn't have gotten the results without you!"
"From the moment I was arrested for a DUI I had no idea what I needed to do or how I was going to do it. I am a New York resident and was arrested. After first speaking with Jake he put my mind at ease and reassured me that it was not the end of the world like I had felt. He helped me through every step of the process and explained everything very simply all along the way. He even helped with what I needed to do in New York since this was an out of state incident. Jake, thanks for all the help and as much as you helped I hope I won't need your help again."
B.P., New York
"Thank you so much Jake for all of the hard work you did for my case. This was definitely the best experience I have ever had with an attorney. Not only did you work hard to bring me justice and peace of mind, but did so with complete integrity and competency. I will happily recommend you to anyone who needs someone to represent them and fight for their rights. You are awesome!"
A.L., Guerneville
"Jake, Thanks for all of your help. You have made this a smooth and organized process. While this event was a horrible situation for me, the phone call to you the morning after my DUI was the best thing that I could have done. While it has been a pleasure working with you on my case, please don't take offense when I say that I hope we never have to work together again."
"The only DUI attorney that matters is Jake. Forget any others, as Jake is the only truly qualified DUI attorney in Northern California - perhaps the entire state. I had my fears completely eased by Jake's experience, tenacity, focus and dedication. I felt like I was his only client and that I mattered to him, not financially, but empathetic ally in my legal situation. Sharp, friendly, warm spirited, great sense of humor. I endorse Jake of my own freewill and have had no monies paid to me for these statements. So there."
"After a hellish evening I was unsure where to turn. My DUI, on a day that was supposed to have been a romantic getaway, had become a nightmare. I turned to Jake, and he took care of everything I could have asked for, allowing me to move on with my life. I didn't have to come up a single time, and he helped me get a great outcome, with a reduction of charges and lower fines and classes. Thanks for all the help, Jake! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone."
D.R., San Francisco
"Hey D.F., thanks for having the statute forwarded to me. It appears to me that your California DUI lawyer [Dave Jake Schwartz] has done an outstanding job. I am confident that the statute to which you are pleading no contest is not something that would cause Illinois to suspend or revoke your license. Your lawyer couldn't have done a better job given the circumstances. You ought to name your firstborn after him."
Attorney Paul Heinrich, Geneva, Illinois
"I chose Jake after speaking to several other attorneys because it was made clear to me how professional he was and willing to help me to make the best out of my situation. He was very genuine and easily accessible for means of communication when I needed to talk. He helped my life become easier and more manageable after I messed up by making reckless decisions. I highly recommend Jake because he went the distance and more to help me out with my court situation and he will do the same for you!"
"After the going through the shock of getting arrested and spending the night in jail, this first-time offender was totally lost in what to do next. A friend of mine had heard of Jake, and it was the first and only call I made. He was extremely knowledgeable about my rights and what needed to be done next. He gave me options, ideas, and a timeline of what to do and when to do it. Jake saved me a lot of time and allowed me to put this behind me quicker than had I tried to navigate the maze of rules and regulations by myself. Trust the testimonials and allow Jake to put your unfortunate experience behind you."
J.L., Yountville
"Hi Jake, my only regret, other than driving home that night, was that I didn't call you sooner. I was so preoccupied with getting my license back today, that I nearly forgot about my court date yesterday. Thanks for appearing on my behalf. Everything went well at the DMV and I now have my restricted license. They asked if I had contacted their Mandatory Actions Unit, I hadn't. I didn't need to! You provided me with the exact steps to follow. Thanks again."
"Jake Schwartz is the man! The worst part of getting the DUI was the unknown. I had no idea what to expect or do. From the very first phone call, before I had even hired him, Jake was giving me sound advice and explaining the details that I needed to know. I didn't have time to think and stress about legal paperwork, court dates, or what I was going to have to do to get through this. I didn't have to, Jake had me covered. It was essential I continue driving for work until my busy season cooled off. Jake made this happen. I would recommend Jake to anyone who has received a DUI. I almost don't regret my DUI for the pleasure of working with Jake Schwartz. Thanks for everything Jake!"
"I am sure many folks out there are in a similar situation to the one I was in a few months back: overwhelmed, depressed, and panicked. Trust me: You need to call Jake Schwartz. At the very least, you will benefit from talking to an experienced lawyer like him. And if you decide to hire him, he will give you the time, energy, and support you deserve. You might really luck out like I did - Jake was able to get my DUI knocked down to a Wet Reckless. Hiring Jake was the best decision I made after my admittedly stupid decision to drive after drinking. He saved me so much time, money, and stress!"
"During the extremely stressful experiences that my DUI and Violation of Probation presented to me, Jake truly stood out as someone who not only cared for my well-being but was also entirely effective and successful in advocating for my best interests. I would recommend him highly, and I am grateful for what he brought to what I first felt was a hopeless situation."
"Somehow Jake was able to work miracles for me. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding all aspects of law that needed to be dealt with, not only the DUI. He managed to fight and beat an old hit and run case I didn't even know about, got it dismissed outright, and we avoided a second DUI conviction with some quick thinking and sharp maneuvering. He is very honest, professional and very good at communicating all the options available. Jake will definitely go the extra mile. It seemed to me that he has a passion for what he does and I felt like I wasn't just a client number, a rubber stamp defense, and a paycheck. Thanks Jake – you're the man!"
"It is difficult to put into words, just how professional and efficient Jake has been throughout this process. He has not only proven to be expert at DUI law, he has shown he will go above and beyond the efforts of most attorneys, and it shows in the results! Jake has been both extremely patient and supportive and has treated me with respect, making a very challenging time a lot less difficult! He deserves the upmost regard and I would not hesitate to recommend him! Thank you Jake."
"Jake was the lifeline we needed. His expertise and knowledge was obvious from the first interview. He went above and beyond at every turn, and supported us throughout a very difficult time. Thanks to this wonderful attorney, my husband finally stands the chance of getting back behind the driving seat sooner than we had anticipated. We will always recommend Jake unreservedly."
"Hey Jake, You did what I thought wasn't possible and got my charges reduced. No jail time and reduced fines. I really appreciate your hard work. I hope nobody I know ever has the unfortunate instance of getting arrested for a DUI but if so I know who I'll recommend. Thanks again Jake!"
Dave Jake Schwartz is an Honors Graduate from UC Hastings Law School, and UC Davis, former Federal Judicial Clerk, and Nationally Qualified Sobriety Tests Practitioner. Member of the California Bar for 30 years, North Bay resident for over 20 years, handles only DUI cases, including thousands of North Bay DUIs and DMV hearings: first/multiple offenders, minors, seniors, tourists, undocumented immigrants, veterans, probation violations, suspended license, public intoxication, open container, minor in possession, child endangerment, collisions, hit and run, evading, resisting arrest.
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Chuck Fryberger, Climber and Filmmaker
Upon arriving in a new country, first things first: Always learn how to order the local drink. You'd be surprised how far you can get with a combination of English, charades and confidence.
Upon arriving in a new country, first things first: Always learn how to order the local drink. You'd be surprised how far you can get with a combination of English, charades and confidence.
The destruction of bouldering areas, as a result of their rising popularity, is a topic that often comes up when I visit one of my mentors, Fred Nicole. We talk about how this is a necessary evil in the progression of the sport … though we still miss the times when there were fewer people out at these rare, pristine bouldering areas.
When I was 16, my father, a geologist for Shell, took a job in Scotland. But at that point I had already decided to drop everything else and just focus on climbing. Instead of going with my family, I stayed and moved in with my climbing partner Brent Luchsinger. Being on your own at 16 quickly taught me how to make things happen for myself, instead of waiting for Mommy to do them for me.
On the summit of Wilson Peak in Southern Colorado, Brent noticed my hair standing on end. We had no time to do anything before the lightning hit. It was a very quick, cracking pop.
Being struck by lightning actually wasn't too painful at first. But then my head started to swell and my eyes started to bleed, and I had the worst headache of my life. I'd love to say this was some kind of turning point, but it really just boiled down to a shitty day in the mountains.
I was always drawn to highball bouldering because it tests your mind as much as your finger strength. Unlike with regular bouldering your decisions have real consequences, something I consider to be an essential part of the climbing experience.
Highball bouldering, however, is now ancient history for me. It was worth it until it wasn't worth it. The first time I broke my ankle was because I was brave. Were I to break it again, I would be stupid.
My biggest failure is working hard to reach a point where I was climbing well, doing 5.14b routes and V14 boulder problems, but not having the discipline to stay there for very long. Now I don't climb anywhere near that level, and that makes climbing less fun. That's just the truth. Climbing is painful and frustrating even before you drastically reduce your ability level.
The proudest stuff I've done, such as The Thimble in South Dakota and Icarus Direct in Hueco as well as my own FAs, are now warm-ups for Kevin Jorgeson. He literally warmed up on one of my proudest FAs.
I used to climb as a way to compete with other people. Now I find myself motivated by travel, the social aspect of the sport and the simple pleasure of moving over stone.
Being a filmmaker, especially one who is reviewed, taught me to look forward, always toward the next vision, the next project, instead of backward at the successes and failures of things I've already done.


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Jamie Dornan replaces Hunnam in 'Fifty Shades'
NEW YORK - "Fifty Shades of Grey" has its male lead, again.
Jamie Dornan has been cast as Christian Grey, the lead role that Charlie Hunnam withdrew from recently. Dornan will star alongside female lead Dakota Johnson, with Sam Taylor-Johnson directing. Shooting is planned to begin in November, with a release in August next year.
Hunnam's departure left the project momentarily reeling. The big-screen adaption of E L James' bestselling erotic novel has been carefully followed by its fans, who were critical of Hunnam's casting.
The 31-year-old Dornan, a former model from Northern Ireland, is relatively unknown. He's starred in the British TV series "The Fall" and the ABC series "Once Upon a Time."
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When a tree falls — what do you do?
You'd think a tree falling in a storm is a fairly simple issue. Well, forget that. It seems logical that the tree owner would be liable for damage to your property. But no. If a tree falls on your property, no matter who owns it, it's your responsibility, according to the Better Business Bureau.
That means contacting your home insurance agent if you sustain damage and paying your deductible. Your option on the deductible is to file a lawsuit.
Here are some other considerations provided by Allstate Insurance, Ohio Department of Insurance, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents and the BBB:
THE CAVEAT: Insurance companies consider each case unique and handle it on its own merits. This gives them latitude in making decisions. If you want to contest a decision, you might need to hire a lawyer. In all cases, study your insurance contract first.
DISPUTED OWNERSHIP: Many of our older trees sit on more than one property. If it falls, the property owners should share removal costs. If a dispute arises, you may need legal assistance.
TO PAY OR NOT: Homeowners insurance covers storm damage to property and up to $500 per tree or $1,000 per event for removal. But here's the catch: This is only if the tree causes damage to property covered by your policy.
Your insurance probably doesn't cover wind damage to trees that fall and don't damage anything else. It usually does not cover cost of removal and replacement.
Your insurance may cover removal if the tree blocks access to a house or door, but that's up to the insurance company.
STORM OR SUNSHINE? If your tree falls on a non-stormy day, it's hard to get coverage. Most policies only cover storm damage.
PUBLIC EMERGENCIES: If your tree falls on a public street, call your local government for advice. Districts may send a crew to clear the street. Crews may remove the debris or leave it on your property. Or, they may clean up and remove it for a charge. If your tree damages wires, the utility company usually picks up the bill.
LAWSUIT-ABILITY: Can you sue your neighbors for damage caused by their tree? You'd have to prove negligence on their part. If the tree is rotten and you asked your neighbor to remove it and they refused, you could have a case. You'll need evidence of your warning, such as a certified letter. Photos and a tree specialist's signed opinion would help, too.
WHAT ABOUT VEHICLES? Damage from a tree hitting your vehicle is covered by your own auto insurance only if you have a "comprehensive" policy. It makes no difference who owns the tree. This includes cars parked on the street. You pay the deductible.
If you drive into a downed limb or tree, your own collision coverage will apply.
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Although this may seem like a step in the right direction for trade, the deal has attracted criticism from Democratic congress-members, human rights activists, and Latin America policy experts who have critiqued the policy for not addressing the "record of violence against trade union leaders." These various parties are all concerned with Colombia's problematic relationship with trade unions.
Human rights activists and Latin American policy experts have raised concerns over Colombia's ongoing hostility towards trade union leaders. With almost 3,000 murders of trade unionists since 1986, Colombia is widely regarded as the world's most dangerous place to be a trade unionist. Impunity for anti-union crimes is widespread and remains a tremendous concern for people who object to the FTA. Human Rights Watch Report 2012 reports that trade union deaths in Colombia are greater than in any other country in the world. According to the National Labor School (ENS), Colombia's leading NGO monitoring labor rights, 51 trade unionists were murdered in 2008, 47 in 2009, 51 in 2010, and 26 from January to November 15, 2011.
When Colombian vice-president Angelino Garzon was asked by Al-Jazeera about trade unions and worker rights, he rejected claims that Colombia was anti-trade union, stating, "In this country there is no institutional violence against workers. We protect workers and we protect people who own companies. We protect unions and all the workers and the institutions of democracy, and we give people the right to get into the unions and organise collectively."
Gimena Sanchez-Garzoli at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) disagrees. "What Colombia has done is change the rhetoric," she writes. "They don't attack trade unions, accuse them of being terrorists anymore. They say wonderful things about them. However, what they say and what is actually happening on the ground is completely contradictory."
Although the majority of Republican congress-members such as John Boehner and Mitch McConnell support the FTA, Democratic Party members Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are finding themselves at odds with the president's new stance on Latin American trade policy. Both Pelosi and Reid expressed concern that the new FTA would not encourage much-needed domestic job growth and does not address the human rights violations against Colombian trade unionists.
Talking to The Hill, Pelosi "added her skepticism about the number of jobs that could be created by the trade deals…Pelosi called it 'debatable' that the trade deals would have created jobs if passed when President George W. Bush pressed Congress to take them up several years ago." Reid and Pelosi have also been skeptical that the Colombian government has taken effective measures to combat anti-union and anti-democratic labor positions with the country.
In spite of the anti-union activity in Colombia, the Obama administration has decided to push forward with the trade agreement. In a joint speech delivered by Presidents Obama and Santos in Bogota a month before the FTA's implementation, the Obama administration heralded the "significant progress" that had been made by the Colombian legislature and executive toward more democratic activity, and affirmed that "Colombia will continue to have a strong partner in the United States." This democratic progress seems minimal if any, according to a study conducted by the Washington Office on Latin America: "Since Presidents Santos and Obama signed an action plan to ensure the protection of labor rights a year ago on April 7, 2011 over 28 trade unionist had been killed, 2 have been disappeared, and there have been more than 500 death threats."
Melissa Moskowitz is an intern at Foreign Policy in Focus.
For more on the free trade agreement with Colombia, see Michael Busch's recent Focal Points post, Free-Trade Deal May Prove Greater Obstacle to Colombian Peace Than FARC.


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LA Times, USA Today and Chicago Tribune top list of newspapers refusing to run pro-life ad due to image of 20 week old baby
Several pro-life websites are reporting that Several major U.S. newspapers reportedly refused to run a pro-life ad showing what a 20 to 24-week-old baby looks like in a woman's womb. The ad was rejected for being "too controversial.
Heroic Media Executive Director Joe Young said he was shocked and angered that the media outlets were willing to talk about the issue but were unwilling to show the reality of life at 20 weeks.
The text reads: "This child has no voice, which is why it depends on yours. Speak up."
"I am disturbed that these papers would run article after article promoting the notion that abortion is a victimless act without consequences," Young said. "The fact remains, children who are unique individuals – never again to be duplicated – are being killed in the most violent way imaginable and they feel the excruciating pain of that death."
The newspapers took issue with the image of the baby.
"It seems as though it is okay to talk about the issue in general, but when you actually put a face to the discussion, then it becomes controversial," Young said.
Young said Heroic Media created the ad after the House of Representatives passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortion at or after 20 weeks and is based on research that suggests unborn babies feel pain.
The ad was designed to encourage people to contact members of the Senate and urge them to consider passing the bill.
"Americans deserve to know the truth about the children sentenced to die for no fault of their own and that we have a chance to spare some of them through this legislation," Young said.
After initially being rejected, Heroic Media reportedly submitted a new ad with a different photo of a 20-week-old baby in utero.
The Chicago Tribune agreed to run the ad with the second image so long as it is clear it is a paid advertisement, the report adds.
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I thought that I would start this slightly off topic blog article with a bit of humor. Seven months ago I wrote a blog article that refuses to move from the first position in the most visited articles on this blog. In the process of trying to understand why a mathematics focused article is the most popular article on an Oracle Database specific blog, I regularly review the search keywords that bring people to my blog. Yesterday alone, the search keywords that apparently pointed to the popular blog article included (not a complete list):
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While on the topic of interesting search keywords, I thought that I would mention a favorite search keyword that appeared in the WordPress statistics. My all time favorite interesting search keyword that was used to access this blog appeared shortly after I reviewed a red covered Oracle related book – the search keywords were "Charles Hooper is getting sued". Needless to say, it is interesting that the search keywords found an article on my blog.
Moving on to the point of this blog article, I have also noticed a curious trend in some of the search keywords. WordPress makes it a bit diffcult to go back in time to tabulate somewhat popular search keywords when there are a lot of commonly used keywords that access this site. However, with a bit of effort, I attempted to locate search keywords that share a common pattern. Those search keywords that I located (with the minimum number of hits indicated) follow:
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Undoubtedly, in the above cases the searcher likely found my review of a particular book. The above list has me wondering about a couple of items. I was a full time college student for five years to obtain my degree. I remember the pain of signing a check for what seemed to be (U.S.) $500 every semester – it did not seem to matter much if I was buying mathematics books (a $204 Calculus book from Amazon oddly seems approproate here) , computer books, or psychology books – the total was always about the same. Was that money for books a waste? Maybe I could have just found the book out on the Internet somewhere… they had that neat Gopher tool way back then, but not the WYSIWYG interface that is common now.
I am left wondering what the people searching for the above keywords might have been thinking. I assume that some of the searchers have spent some time in college, and might even be Oracle developers or DBAs. So, do you think that search terms describe vistors? If so, how do you think the above search keywords might describe the searchers?


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Indianapolis nighttime explosion kills 2, sparks huge fire
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A massive explosion sparked a huge fire and killed two people in an Indianapolis neighborhood where about three dozen homes were damaged or destroyed, authorities said Sunday. The powerful nighttime blast shattered windows, crumpled walls and could be felt at least three miles away.
Aerial photographs of the once-tidy neighborhood of one- and two-story homes showed at least two had been reduced to blackened pits of debris. Other homes had sections gutted by fire or holes in their roofs or exterior walls. Siding dangled from the outside of other homes, and crumpled garage doors hung from houses nearby. Pieces of wood and other building materials littered the street and surrounding properties.
It wasn't clear what caused the blast about 11 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters responding to a call about a single house fire were surprised by a much bigger blaze. The fire centered on four homes, two that were leveled and two others that only had the frames standing by the time the flames were extinguished, Deputy Chief Kenny Bacon said.
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The damage extended two blocks in every direction, he said, and fire officials didn't initially realize the extent of it in the darkness. Mark Lotter, a spokesman for the mayor, said later Sunday that 27 homes were uninhabitable, and eight had significant damage.
Residents described a loud boom that shook their homes, blew out windows and collapsed ceilings. They rushed outside to find a chaotic scene with flames rising against the Indianapolis skyline to the north.
Bryan and Trina McClellan were at home with their 23-year-old son Eric when the shock wave from the blast a block away shook their home. It knocked out the windows along one side of their house, and their first instinct was to check on their grandchildren, two toddlers who were in the basement. One was holding his ears and saying "Loud noise, loud noise."
Eric McClellan said he ran to the scene of the explosion and saw homes flat or nearly so.
"Somebody was trapped inside one of the houses, and the firefighters were trying to get to him. I don't know if he survived," he said, adding that firefighters ordered him to leave the area.
Once the flames were out, firefighters went through the rubble and damaged homes one at a time in case people had been left behind, Fire Lt. Bonnie Hensley said. They used search lights until dawn as they peered into the ruined buildings.
Along with the two people killed, seven people were taken to a hospital with injuries, Bacon said. Everyone else was accounted for, he said.
Four of the seven who were injured minor injuries, fire officials said. They did not provide details on the others or identify those killed.
An investigation was underway, said Bacon, who would not rule a gas leak in or out.
Dan Considine, a spokesman for Citizens Energy, said people usually smell gas when there is a leak, but the utility had not received any calls from people smelling gas in that area.
Dan Able, a 58-year-old state employee who lives across the street from the two homes that exploded, said his first thought was that a plane had hit his house.
The blast was "a sound I've never heard before, it was so loud," he said. His windows blew out and a bedroom ceiling collapsed on his wife, Jan. He pulled her out, and they went outside.
"Both houses across the street were on fire, basically, just rubble on fire," he said.
The Ables and about 200 other people evacuated from the neighborhood were taken to a nearby school. Some who had been sleeping arrived in their pajamas with pets they scooped up as they fled. Most eventually left to stay with relatives, friends or at hotels, but seven or eight remained through the night, sleeping on cots.
Some came back Sunday to pick up supplies from tables covered with baby food, wipes, blankets, and other essentials.
Among those awakened by the blast was Pam Brainerd, a 59-year-old hospice nurse.
"I was sleeping on the sofa and all of a sudden, my upstairs windows were blowing out and my front door was falling in," Brainerd said. "My front door came off the frame. It was the largest bang I've ever heard."
She stepped outside and saw what she described tall flames one street away. "There was a house engulfed in flames, and I could see it spreading to other houses," she added.


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Dennis Woodside, a former Google sales executive who is now chief executive at Motorola, told the Wall Street Journal that the company is "investing in a team and a technology that will do something quite different than the current approaches." He added that although Motorola has been "under hard times," it can do more now that Google is involved.
Motorola is aiming to put more refined features in the X phone, like a better camera. The company is especially hoping to beef up the software on the X phone and is looking toward its acquisition of Viewdle, an imaging and gesture-recognition software developer, to help give it a leg up. Motorola has also been experimenting with bendable screens and a ceramic chassis as a way to make the phone more durable and stress resistant, although the WSJ's sources say these experiments "ran into difficulties."
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The Beer Nut: Ye olde beer recipe book
Beer and food. They seem to go together like ... well, beer and food. Although many do not know beer can be used for cooking more than bratwurst, people have been cooking with beer for centuries.
Chicago beer writer Bob Skilnik wanted to chronicle recipes using beer in the United States, and in so doing, presents a fascinating history of beer from colonial times to the present in his latest book, "Beer & Food: An American History.''
"I'm not sure if I should call it a history book or a cookbook,'' said Skilnik, who has authored several beer-related books and appeared on numerous national television shows. "I just call it a culinary history book. It is more of a historical cookbook than a cookbook, per se.''
The book, printed by Jefferson Press, features more than 90 beer-related recipes from the obscure - beer soup with milk (sounds tasty doesn't it?) - to something as common as Swiss steak with cheese.
There are recipes for salad dressings, cakes, marinade, cheese fondue, pork, beef, chicken, rabbit, fish, pretty much anything anyone would ever want.
Even more interesting than the recipes is how Skilnik explores the history of beer - from the early settlers' problems making a good beer with ingredients other than malted barley to the craft beer revolution and how the industry has embraced food.
Several of the recipes are provided directly from breweries' Web sites. The Boston Beer Company, which brews Samuel Adams, provides several recipes and founder Jim Koch supplied a forward for the 246-page book.
"I've been accumulating pamphlets and cookbooks from breweries for years,'' said Skilnik. "I've always envisioned a lighthearted book, a coffee table book with a lot of pictures of people eating.''
Instead, the book went from lighthearted to information packed, which is a good thing.
I personally enjoyed the early chapters about those who came from Europe to find a harsh land devoid of breweries of any kind.
The settlers tried their best to make good beer using such ingredients as spruce, but could not wait to get "ship's beer,'' or beer made strong enough to survive the trip from England.
Also, beer had its battles to survive, as hard liquors became easier to find and easier to make.
Cookbooks that mentioned beer were hard to find in the early days, Skilnik said, but when he found them - they had some of the most descriptive titles ever. Take this one, written anonymously in 1830:
"The Cook Not Mad, or Rational Cookery; Being a Collection of Original and Selected Receipts, Embracing Not Only the art of Curing Various Kinds of Meats and Vegetables for Future Use, but of Cooking in its General Acceptation, to the Taste, Habits, and Degrees of Luxury, Prevalent with the American Publick, In Town and Country. To Which is Added, Directions for Preparing Comforts for the SICKROOM; Together with Sundry Miscellaneous Kinds of Information, of Importance to Housekeepers in General, Nearly All Tested by Experience.''
As for the recipes, several seemed interesting and tasty, and I couldn't wait to try them. But, there was one problem. I can't cook. Seriously, my cooking skills are just non-existent. I set fire to grilled cheese once.
Luckily, my friend and co-worker Charlie Breitrose enjoys cooking, so I brought the book to him, let him pick out a recipe and do what he wanted.
He chose shrimp in beer, which Skilnik said was "possibly the first of many beer-boil recipes for shrimp.''
The recipe called for four cups of beer (we used New England Brewing's Elm City Lager), three shallots, two onions, three sprigs of parsley, a bay leaf, a stalk of celery, two pounds of raw shrimp, salt, pepper, flour and butter.
It was fantastic - the beer seemed to give the shrimp a little bite. I was thoroughly impressed.
Skilnik does a good job of mixing the history portions of the book with the recipes. He said he purposely used recipes to illustrate what he wrote about in the previous chapters.
Just a warning - Skilnik did not kitchen-test any of the recipes featured in the book prior to it being printed. Since the book has come out, he said he has tried several, including ice cream recipes.
"I went out and bought an ice cream maker because I was dying to make some ice cream that uses various stouts,'' he said.
Skilnik has written other beer history books, including "Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago.'' He also wrote, "The Low Carb Bartender: Carb Counts for Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks and More.''
To learn more about beer and food or to see some of the recipes Skilnik cooked for the book, go to www.beerinfood.wordpress.com.
"Beer & Food: An American History'' is available online at amazon.com and barnes&noble.com. It's also in Barnes & Noble stores for $24.95.
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado's Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed a handful of gun control bills, signaling a political shift in the wake of recent mass shootings and pressure from the White House.
"Enough is enough. I'm sick and tired of bloodshed," said Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, who sponsored a bill limiting the size of ammunition magazines. Fields, whose son was fatally shot in 2005, represents the district where a gunman opened fire at a suburban Denver movie theater last summer.
The bill was among four that the legislative chamber passed Monday amid strong resistance from Republicans, who were joined by a few Democrats. The ammunition restrictions measure passed 34-31 after three Democrats joined all Republicans voting no.
House lawmakers began debating Friday, when Vice President Joe Biden called four Democrats to solidify support for the measures. Two were in moderate districts.
Castle Rock Republican Rep. Carole Murray made a reference to the calls on Monday, saying she didn't appreciate "East Coast politicians" trying to influence Colorado legislators.
The House also approved bills requiring background checks on all gun purchases, including those between private sellers and firearms bought online; a ban on concealed firearms at colleges and stadiums; and a requirement that gun purchasers pay for their own background checks. The ammunition restrictions measure would limit magazines to 15 rounds for firearms, and eight for shotguns.
The background check measure passed 33-32 in the closest vote of the four.
Republicans argued that the proposals restrict Second Amendment rights and won't prevent mass shootings like the ones in Aurora and a Connecticut elementary school.
"This bill will never keep evil people from doing evil things," said Republican Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg.
Republicans also said students should have the right to defend themselves.
"Do not disarm our young adults in general and our young women in particular on our college campuses in the name of a gun-free zone," Republican Rep. Jim Wilson said.
The debate highlighted a fundamental philosophical difference between many Democrats and Republicans. The Democrats' leader in the House, Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, said he resented "the implication that unless we all arm ourselves, we will not be adequately protected."
But one of the Democrats who voted against party lines, Democratic Rep. Ed Vigil, said that his decision was rooted in the state's history.
"This is part of our heritage. This is part of what it took to settle this land. I cannot turn my back on that," he said.
Vigil's decision represents some of the hold that history has on the West, which a political generation ago swung to the right.
But the vote Monday in Colorado's gun control debate is part of the shift in the region's politics to the left, including the legalization of marijuana in Washington state and Colorado. Washington also upheld the legality of gay marriage in November.
Democratic Rep. Dominick Moreno, who represents a district in suburban Denver and was among the four lawmakers called by Biden, said the vice president "emphasized the importance of Colorado's role in shaping national policy around this issue."
Democrats in the Colorado House have a 37-28 advantage, giving them enough leeway when some members of their party side with Republicans. The gun control measures go next to the state Senate, where Democrats will need more unified support because their advantage is only 20-15. Republicans need only three Democrats to join them to defeat the bills.
The state's Democratic governor, John Hickenlooper, supports the expanded background checks and thinks gun buyers should pay for them. He also said he may support limits on the size of magazines, if lawmakers agree to a number between 15 and 20.
He said he hasn't decided whether to support banning concealed firearms on campuses and stadiums.
Republican Rep. Christ Holbert became emotional while explaining his opposition to the bills. He said he understood Fields' support of the bills, given her district and her son's shooting death.
"But I care passionately about the United States Constitution and the constitution of this state, and the oath that we have taken," Holbert said.
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Budget office: Wage hike would lift pay, cost jobs
Boosting the federal minimum wage as President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are proposing would increase earnings for more than 16.5 million people by 2016 but also cut employment by roughly 500,000 jobs, Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst said Tuesday.
In a report containing ammunition for both supporters and opponents of the Democratic election-year proposal, the Congressional Budget Office said gradually raising the minimum from $7.25 hourly to $10.10 would lift 900,000 people above the federal poverty level by 2016. That is out of 45 million who would otherwise live in poverty without an increase.
But the analysis also noted a downside: About 0.3 percent fewer jobs, higher costs for business owners and higher prices for consumers.
The study was unveiled as the Senate prepares for a March debate on a plan by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, ramping up the minimum in three steps to $10.10 by 2016. The proposal is backed by Obama and is a keystone of Democrats' campaign-season plans to highlight their effort to make incomes more equitable, but it faces strong Republican opposition and long odds of approval by Congress.
The analysis, which examined increases very similar to Harkin's, immediately added fuel to the partisan dispute over the proposal. It put authoritative weight behind longtime GOP claims that increasing the minimum wage would cost jobs by forcing companies to spend more on wages, putting Democrats on the defensive.
"This report confirms what we've long known: While helping some, mandating higher wages has real costs, including fewer people working," said Brendan Buck, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. "With unemployment Americans' top concern, our focus should be creating — not destroying — jobs for those who need them most."
The budget office said its estimate of employment losses was approximate. It said the actual impact would likely range from a very slight employment reduction to a loss of 1 million workers.
"If and when Democrats try to push this irresponsible proposal, they should be prepared to explain why up to a million Americans should be kept from having a job — beyond the work already lost due to Obamacare," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., using a favorite nickname of the GOP's favorite election-year target — Obama's 2010 health care overhaul.
Democrats cited other studies that they said concluded employment would not be reduced. They said job-reduction claims are overblown and outweighed by the benefits to workers and the overall economy as low-paid employees spend more money.
The CBO job-loss figures "do not reflect the overall consensus view of economists which is that raising the minimum wage has little or no negative effect on employment," Jason Furman, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a blog post with council member Betsey Stevenson. Instead, they emphasized the millions who would gain higher wages and the 900,000 boosted above poverty.
They were echoed by Harkin, who said: "As the CBO report affirms, an increase in the minimum wage will help lift families out of poverty."
After 2016, Harkin's measure would require the minimum wage to be increased annually to reflect rising inflation.
The study also examined the impact of boosting the minimum wage to just $9 hourly by 2016 and leaving it at that level afterward. That lesser increase would have smaller effects: About 100,000 fewer jobs, higher wages for 7.6 million workers and 300,000 people lifted out of poverty.
The report said the increase to $10.10 would add $31 billion to the earnings of low-wage workers. But it noted that only 19 percent of that increase would go to families earning less than the poverty threshold, while 29 percent would go to families earning more than triple the poverty level. That is because many low-wage earners are not in low-wage families.
But in addition, income would decrease by $17 billion for families earning at least six times the poverty level because that group would be affected most by lost business income and price increases.
The report said that besides boosting wages for people earning less than $10.10 hourly, some people making more than that amount would also see higher earnings as bosses adjust their pay scales upward.
Some people's incomes would grow as their earnings increase, causing them to pay more taxes. But for others, income would fall — reducing their tax burden — and still others would begin collecting unemployment insurance.
As a result, the budget office said federal budget deficits would probably decrease slightly for a few years but then increase slightly after that.
The budget office estimates that the 2016 poverty level would be $24,100 for a family of four and less for smaller families.
Associated Press writers Andrew Taylor, Tom Raum and Jim Kuhnhenn contributed to this report.